This is the 15th CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced from Caesars Palace by David Copperfield himself, who describes an escapology number which would be performed in this location as the...
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This is the 15th CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced from Caesars Palace by David Copperfield himself, who describes an escapology number which would be performed in this location as the last feat of the special and is inspired by an illusionist of the past, Harry Houdini. Two assistants put a strait jacket on Copperfield and then wire his feet on some ropes fixed to a round platform which in turn is fixed to three ropes which will raise all in air, so Copperfield will come to be upside down, dangling in the air at 10 stories (or 33 meters, or 108 feet) on the stage. At this point the assistants set fire to the platform and to the three ropes. In addition, on the stage they place exactly under Copperfield two rectangular frames which support vertically dozens of steel and sharp spears, and then they also set fire to them. Copperfield has about two minutes to free himself and to grab a lifeline before the fire breaks the three ropes and drops him on the spears. So, the illusions ...Written by
Lorenz-pictures

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The "Amazon Ritual" (aka "Burning Rope Escape" and "Fires Of Passion") escape is the longest illusion included in this TV special: it reaches the length of 10:38 minutes. The measured time also takes into account the initial preparation. See more »

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Dance Little Sister
Written and performed by Terence Trent D'Arby
Produced by Martyn Ware, Terence Trent D'Arby and Howard Grey
Released in 1987 as 5th song of the album "Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby"
(Used for "Blueprint For Mystery") See more »